Michael Leonard, MD
Board Chair
I have been given the privilege of being able to work broadly across American Healthcare and several countries internationally. In 1999, Kaiser formed a partnership with Dr. Robert Helmreich’s Human Factors Research Group at the University of Texas, and I had the benefit of learning from people with deep expertise in safety culture and teamwork in high-risk environments. I am particularly interested in the effective adoption of this learning into the world of healthcare in clear, effective and sustainable ways. My long time friend and colleague, Dr. Allan Frankel and I have worked extensively to develop practical, comprehensive models that enhance patient and family centered care, effective leadership, a culture of safety, collaborative teamwork, high reliability, and an environment of continuous learning and improvement. The TEM model (Team Based Engagement co-developed with the Mayo Clinic during our time at Pascal Metrics) and the SocioTechnical Model are used effectively to assess and intervene at a clinical unit, hospital or health system level. We have extremely dedicated, skilled individuals caring for patients. Providing a systematic framework and practical tools to enhance the delivery of safe, reliable care and continuous learning is tremendously valuable for patients, caregivers and healthcare organizations.
Adjunct Professor of Medicine, Duke University School of Medicine
Pascal Metrics, Founder and Co-Chief Medical Officer, 2007 – September 2013
Co-Founder, Consultant and Patient Safety Expert – Safe and Reliable Healthcare LLP, 2006 – 2007
Faculty, Institute for Healthcare Improvement – Critical Care, Transforming Care at the Bedside, United Kingdom Safer Patients Initiative, Patient Safety Scotland, IHI Open School, Executive Patient Safety Officer Course.
Kaiser Permanente: Practicing cardiac anesthesiologist, Anesthesia department Chief, Director of Surgical Services, Chairman of the Board of Directors Permanente Medical Group; National Physician Leader for Patient Safety 2001–2010.
Anesthesia Resident, Chief Resident and Cardiac Anesthesia Fellow, Beth Israel Hospital/ Harvard Anesthesia Program, Boston, MA
Intern and Junior Resident in Medicine, Beth Israel Hospital / Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA.
Doctor of Medicine Cum Laude, University of Missouri School of Medicine